[By Nishat Parvez] Last weekend, the Media in Ghana 2024 cohort set off on their final adventure to the mesmerizing Volta Region. As many of you know from my previous blog, I recently sprained my ankle due to an office mishap. This injury made the trip particularly challenging for me, especially since it involved a 45-minute Read More …

[By Nishat Parvez] Last Friday, I was eagerly anticipating a three-day weekend, filled with plans and excitement. However, my mind was also occupied with concern for my family back in Bangladesh, where an anti-quota protest had escalated into an anti-government demonstration. Balancing my thoughts, I carefully descended the stairs while booking a Bolt ride home. In Read More …

[By Nishat Parvez] As the first rays of dawn broke through the misty horizon, I plunged into an extraordinary journey to Kumasi, a city nestled in Ghana’s Ashanti Region—renowned for its gold bars, cocoa production, and profound cultural heritage. Leaving behind the coastal allure of Cape Coast, I had modest expectations, but Kumasi’s rich tapestry Read More …

[By Nishat Parvez] Content Warning: the following blog post discusses topics related to sexual assault Last weekend, we embarked on a journey to Elmina Castle and Cape Coast Castle in Cape Coast, 142.3 km from Accra. We set off early on Friday morning from our apartment. The road to Cape Coast is notorious for its Read More …

[By Nishat Parvez] Recently, I had the extraordinary opportunity to visit the Anani Memorial International School (AMIS) in Accra. In Nima, one of Accra’s most densely populated neighborhoods, AMIS serves underprivileged children, providing them with much-needed education and hope. This visit was not only an enlightening experience but also profoundly moving, leaving a lasting impact Read More …

[By Nishat Parvez]  After a long and hectic journey, I finally arrived in Ghana. The moment I stepped off the plane, I couldn’t help but start comparing this new country to my home, Bangladesh. There are a lot of similarities between the two places, and these became even more apparent as I spent more time Read More …

[By Nishat Parvez] This is my first time traveling to the African continent, which has raised a lot of questions from my family. I’ve been traveling internationally alone since 2016, starting with a volunteer camp in Sri Lanka. Coming from a conservative family, this was quite unusual, but over time, my family, especially my extended Read More …